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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

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Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Transportation Planner / Engineer to join our growing team in Toronto, ON. This senior-level role will be a Discipline Lead for the Active Transportation team and will report to the Business Unit Leader, Mobility Advisory, Ontario. The role requires a recognized expert in transportation planning and engineering, specifically active transportation network development, active transportation & complete streets design and sustainable transportation policy and programming. The ideal candidate will also have experience in designing Cycling network plans; Protected intersections; Active Transportation Master Plans; Sustainable Transportation Strategies; Complete Streets and Active Transportation Design; Revitalization and Improvements projects; Functional Design; and Corridor Studies.

This role will involve leading consultation programs with stakeholders, agencies, and the public, multi-modal transportation planning and engineering, extensive technical expertise, project management, leadership, business development, and strategic problem-solving skills. You will lead the development and implementation of planning solutions, manage client relationships at the senior management level, and provide oversight and mentorship to a dynamic team of engineers and planners.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on transformative projects, contribute to the development of sustainable transportation systems, and build strong relationships with public and private sector clients in the Toronto, the broader Ontario, and Eastern Canada markets. The role also requires collaboration with colleagues across Canada to grow and expand the Active Transportation practice. We encourage a fresh perspective and ideas for new business areas and client markets.

Role accountabilities:

In this role, you will take the lead in developing and executing transportation master plans, including overseeing consultation programs with stakeholders, agencies, and the public. You will spearhead municipal active transportation plans and guide the preliminary design of active transportation projects, ensuring innovative and practical solutions. Your expertise in active transportation visioning will be vital in shaping long-term strategies and delivering impactful outcomes for communities. Additionally, you will perform senior-level technical work, delegating tasks and overseeing the completion of technical deliverables by junior team members.

You will provide technical leadership and oversight, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs such as preliminary designs, technical reports, studies, and analyses for active transportation projects. In this role, you will manage mid-sized teams and resources, providing clear direction to achieve successful project execution. Effective communication with team members at all levels will be essential, as you will offer technical guidance, oversight, and mentorship to foster collaboration and professional growth. You will also review the team's work to ensure accuracy, compliance with standards, and alignment with project objectives.

Managing budgets will be a key responsibility, as you ensure projects and tasks are delivered on time and within financial scope. You will build and maintain strong business relationships with public and private sector clients, including senior management, to drive project success and long-term partnerships. Your role will also involve recruiting, motivating, and mentoring team members, cultivating a high-performing team environment. Additionally, you will support business development through identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and presenting to prospective clients.

To excel in this role, you will stay current with transportation policies, standards, and market trends across Ontario and Eastern Canada. This knowledge will enable you to offer informed recommendations and strategic insights to both clients and teams. Your leadership in active transportation, technical expertise, and ability to manage diverse teams will ensure the delivery of innovative and impactful solutions that meet project goals and enhance community connectivity.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP) / Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent
• 15+ years of relevant planning/engineering experience, including leadership in developing and implementing sustainable transportation solutions
• Recognized expert in transportation planning/engineering with a well-established professional network
• Proven project success on medium-sized projects or portions of large projects, including effective direction of project teams for project execution
• Strategic problem-solving skills and advanced technical knowledge in transportation planning/engineering
• Strong professional consulting skills, including project management, client relationship management, and commercial acumen at senior management levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver professional presentations
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently

Preferred:

• Experience leading active transportation master plans for municipal clients
• Experience winning and leading projects
• Familiarity with emerging trends in active transportation, cycling, and climate-resilient transportation systems
• Understanding of Ontario public and private sector client needs and policies

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.